Connecting Your TouchSmart PC to the Internet

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by HP September 4, 2008 03:32 PM

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Your HP TouchSmart PC is designed to support a wireless or wired local area network (LAN) that connects your computer to other devices, such as printers and other computers. Use one of the following sections according to your network type:

Setting up a Wireless Home Network .
Setting up a Wired Home Network

Setting up a wireless home network

First-time wireless network installation requires that you:

Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP).
Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). This may be provided by the ISP.

Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is required.

NOTE:

Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary, depending on the manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Connect your computer to the network.

NOTE:

A DSL wall connection is shown here. If you have a cable modem, the connection from the wall to the modem uses a coaxial cable.

Figure 13: Wireless internet connection

	Hardware Item
A	Internet
B	Wall outlet to DSL or cable connection
C	Wireless DSL or cable modem
D	Router
E	HP TouchSmart PC

Configure the HP TouchSmart PC to connect to the wireless network.
1. Turn on your HP TouchSmart PC.
2. Connect your HP TouchSmart PC to the wireless network:
  - Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then select Connect to a network . When the window opens, select the network, and then click Connect .
    
    Or
  - Right-click the Network icon on the taskbar, and then select Network and Sharing Center . When the window opens, select Setup a wireless router or access point , and then follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site.
Add wireless devices to the network (optional).

Setting up a wired home network

First-time wired network installation requires that you:

Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP).
Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). This may be provided by the ISP.

Purchase and install a wired router (sold separately), if one is required.

NOTE:

Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary, depending on the manufacturer. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer.

Connect the DSL cable (shown) or coaxial cable (not shown) from the wall to the modem.

Connect the modem to the computer Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. If you want to connect multiple devices to the network, connect a router or hub (not shown) to the modem with an Ethernet cable, and then connect the computer to the router with an Ethernet cable.

If you have an actual wired network in your home with Ethernet connectors in the wall, connect directly from your computer Ethernet port to the Ethernet wall connector with an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the HP TouchSmart PC is located on the back of the computer, behind the connector cover. For clean cable management, route the cable through the cable router clip on the back of the PC (shown), then route the cable through the notch in the back stand (not shown), then close the back connector cover.

Figure 14: Wired internet connection

	Hardware Item
A	Internet
B	Wall outlet to DSL or cable connection
C	Wired DSL or cable modem
D	Ethernet cable connection detail (configurations vary by model)

Add other computers or devices to your wired network:
1. Disconnect power from the broadband modem and the router, and then shut down your HP TouchSmart PC and the computers you want to add to your network.
2. For each wired computer, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN connector on the computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to any available Ethernet connector on the router.
3. Reconnect power to the modem, and wait until the modem has completed its startup cycle. Reconnect power to the router. Then, turn on the wired computers and your HP TouchSmart PC.
4. Test the network connection for each wired computer by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web site.